Wheel washing system - Revision history

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−	~~[[www.wheelwash.com\|~~Wheel washing systems]] can be installed on construction ~~and mining / quarry~~ sites to enable the wheels of plant, trucks and other vehicles to be cleaned before leaving the site. This is used to control and eliminate mud~~, dust~~, slurry and other pollutants being deposited on public roads. ~~[https://wheelwash.com/projects/swerock-quarry-wheel-wash/ A well designed wheel wash system can remove more than seven tonnes of mud in a day.]~~	+	Wheel washing systems can be installed on construction sites to enable the wheels of plant, trucks and other vehicles to be cleaned before leaving the site. This is used to control and eliminate mud, slurry and other pollutants being deposited on public roads.

	A requirement for wheel washing may be identified as part of an environmental risk assessment carried out prior to work beginning on site. It can also be particularly important on sites that contain land that is contaminated, and may be a requirement of planning permissions.		A requirement for wheel washing may be identified as part of an environmental risk assessment carried out prior to work beginning on site. It can also be particularly important on sites that contain land that is contaminated, and may be a requirement of planning permissions.
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	The sludge which is washed off may be directed into a recycling tank, with the sedimentation of the solids accelerated by the use of flocculants. The solids which settle at the bottom of the tank are removed by an automatic scraper or excavating plant. The aim is for clean water to be used for every wash.		The sludge which is washed off may be directed into a recycling tank, with the sedimentation of the solids accelerated by the use of flocculants. The solids which settle at the bottom of the tank are removed by an automatic scraper or excavating plant. The aim is for clean water to be used for every wash.

−	There are also 'environmentally-friendly' systems available which are stand-alone units involving ~~[https://wheelwash.com/products/wheelwash-ecoramp-non-powered-wheel-wash/ dry ecoramp vibration systems], or [https://wheelwash.com/products/wheelwash-ecowash-extreme/~~ water filtration and recirculation ~~wheel wash systems]~~.	+	There are also 'environmentally-friendly' systems available which are stand-alone units involving water filtration and recirculation.

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−	Wheel washing systems can be installed on construction sites to enable the wheels of plant, trucks and other vehicles to be cleaned before leaving the site. This is used to control and eliminate mud, slurry and other pollutants being deposited on public roads.	+	[[www.wheelwash.com\|Wheel washing systems]] can be installed on construction and mining / quarry sites to enable the wheels of plant, trucks and other vehicles to be cleaned before leaving the site. This is used to control and eliminate mud, dust, slurry and other pollutants being deposited on public roads. [https://wheelwash.com/projects/swerock-quarry-wheel-wash/ A well designed wheel wash system can remove more than seven tonnes of mud in a day.]

	A requirement for wheel washing may be identified as part of an environmental risk assessment carried out prior to work beginning on site. It can also be particularly important on sites that contain land that is contaminated, and may be a requirement of planning permissions.		A requirement for wheel washing may be identified as part of an environmental risk assessment carried out prior to work beginning on site. It can also be particularly important on sites that contain land that is contaminated, and may be a requirement of planning permissions.
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	The sludge which is washed off may be directed into a recycling tank, with the sedimentation of the solids accelerated by the use of flocculants. The solids which settle at the bottom of the tank are removed by an automatic scraper or excavating plant. The aim is for clean water to be used for every wash.		The sludge which is washed off may be directed into a recycling tank, with the sedimentation of the solids accelerated by the use of flocculants. The solids which settle at the bottom of the tank are removed by an automatic scraper or excavating plant. The aim is for clean water to be used for every wash.

−	There are also 'environmentally-friendly' systems available which are stand-alone units involving water filtration and recirculation.	+	There are also 'environmentally-friendly' systems available which are stand-alone units involving [https://wheelwash.com/products/wheelwash-ecoramp-non-powered-wheel-wash/ dry ecoramp vibration systems], or [https://wheelwash.com/products/wheelwash-ecowash-extreme/ water filtration and recirculation wheel wash systems].

	= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =		= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =

Editor at 16:38, 2 June 2021

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	* Nuisance in construction.		* Nuisance in construction.
	* Site waste management plan.		* Site waste management plan.
		+	* Sludge.
	* Sustainability in building design and construction.		* Sustainability in building design and construction.
	* Trackout.		* Trackout.

	[[Category:DCN_Definition]] [[Category:DCN_Guidance]] [[Category:DCN_Product_Knowledge]] [[Category:Health_and_safety_/_CDM]] [[Category:Sustainability]] [[Category:Products_/_components]]		[[Category:DCN_Definition]] [[Category:DCN_Guidance]] [[Category:DCN_Product_Knowledge]] [[Category:Health_and_safety_/_CDM]] [[Category:Sustainability]] [[Category:Products_/_components]]

Designing Buildings at 08:20, 16 November 2020

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	* Trackout.		* Trackout.

−	[[Category:~~Health_and_safety_/_CDM~~]] [[Category:~~Sustainability~~]] [[Category:~~Products_~~/~~_components~~]] [[Category:~~DCN_Product_Knowledge~~]]	+	[[Category:DCN_Definition]] [[Category:DCN_Guidance]] [[Category:DCN_Product_Knowledge]] [[Category:Health_and_safety_/_CDM]] [[Category:Sustainability]] [[Category:Products_/_components]]

Designing Buildings at 12:40, 22 January 2019

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	There are also 'environmentally-friendly' systems available which are stand-alone units involving water filtration and recirculation.		There are also 'environmentally-friendly' systems available which are stand-alone units involving water filtration and recirculation.

−	~~= Find out more =~~	+	= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =
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−	=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ===	+

	* Construction dust.		* Construction dust.
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	* Site waste management plan.		* Site waste management plan.
	* Sustainability in building design and construction.		* Sustainability in building design and construction.
		+	* Trackout.

−	[[Category:Health_and_safety_/_CDM]] [[Category:Sustainability]] [[Category:Products_/_components]]	+	[[Category:Health_and_safety_/_CDM]] [[Category:Sustainability]] [[Category:Products_/_components]] [[Category:DCN_Product_Knowledge]]

Designing Buildings at 15:12, 5 March 2018

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	=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ===		=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ===

		+	* Construction dust.
	* Construction plant.		* Construction plant.
	* Construction site facilities.		* Construction site facilities.
	* Environmental plan.		* Environmental plan.
	* How to manage construction plant.		* How to manage construction plant.
−	* ~~Site layout plan.~~	+	* Nuisance in construction.
−	* Site supervisor.	+
	* Site waste management plan.		* Site waste management plan.
		+	* Sustainability in building design and construction.

	[[Category:Health_and_safety_/_CDM]] [[Category:Sustainability]] [[Category:Products_/_components]]		[[Category:Health_and_safety_/_CDM]] [[Category:Sustainability]] [[Category:Products_/_components]]

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−	~~A wheel~~ washing ~~system is a device that is~~ installed on construction sites to enable the wheels of plant, trucks and other vehicles to be cleaned before leaving the site. It is used to control and eliminate mud, slurry and other pollutants being deposited on public roads.	+	Wheel washing systems can be installed on construction sites to enable the wheels of plant, trucks and other vehicles to be cleaned before leaving the site. This is used to control and eliminate mud, slurry and other pollutants being deposited on public roads.

−	~~This forms~~ part of an environmental risk assessment ~~that should be~~ carried out prior to work beginning on site. It can also be particularly important on sites that contain land that is contaminated.	+	A requirement for wheel washing may be identified as part of an environmental risk assessment carried out prior to work beginning on site. It can also be particularly important on sites that contain land that is contaminated, and may be a requirement of planning permissions.

−	The system ~~should be~~ located near to the site exit and instructions given to site operatives, delivery drivers and visitors that they are to use it before leaving.	+	The system is typically located near to the site exit and instructions given to site operatives, delivery drivers and visitors that they are to use it before leaving.

−	There are two main types of wheel washing system ~~are~~:	+	There are two main types of wheel washing system:

	* Roller: Each set of wheels is placed on the rollers and rotated as water sprays out from strategically-placed nozzles.		* Roller: Each set of wheels is placed on the rollers and rotated as water sprays out from strategically-placed nozzles.
	* Drive-through: The vehicle drives through and a sensor triggers the washing process.		* Drive-through: The vehicle drives through and a sensor triggers the washing process.

−	The sludge is washed off ~~and~~ into a recycling tank, with the sedimentation of the solids accelerated by the use of flocculants. The solids which settle at the bottom of the tank are removed by an automatic scraper or excavating plant. The aim is for clean water to be used for every wash.	+	The sludge which is washed off may be directed into a recycling tank, with the sedimentation of the solids accelerated by the use of flocculants. The solids which settle at the bottom of the tank are removed by an automatic scraper or excavating plant. The aim is for clean water to be used for every wash.

−	There are also environmentally-friendly systems available which are stand-alone units ~~comprising~~ water filtration and recirculation.	+	There are also 'environmentally-friendly' systems available which are stand-alone units involving water filtration and recirculation.

	= Find out more =		= Find out more =

Editor at 16:55, 2 March 2018

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−	A wheel washing system is a device that is installed on construction sites to enable the wheels of plant, trucks and other vehicles to be cleaned before leaving the site. It is used to control and eliminate mud, slurry and other pollutants being deposited on public roads. This forms part of an environmental risk assessment that should be carried out prior to work beginning on site.	+	A wheel washing system is a device that is installed on construction sites to enable the wheels of plant, trucks and other vehicles to be cleaned before leaving the site. It is used to control and eliminate mud, slurry and other pollutants being deposited on public roads.
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		+	This forms part of an environmental risk assessment that should be carried out prior to work beginning on site. It can also be particularly important on sites that contain land that is contaminated.

	The system should be located near to the site exit and instructions given to site operatives, delivery drivers and visitors that they are to use it before leaving.		The system should be located near to the site exit and instructions given to site operatives, delivery drivers and visitors that they are to use it before leaving.

Editor at 16:53, 2 March 2018

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	The system should be located near to the site exit and instructions given to site operatives, delivery drivers and visitors that they are to use it before leaving.		The system should be located near to the site exit and instructions given to site operatives, delivery drivers and visitors that they are to use it before leaving.

−	There are two main types of wheel washing system:	+	There are two main types of wheel washing system are:

	* Roller: Each set of wheels is placed on the rollers and rotated as water sprays out from strategically-placed nozzles.		* Roller: Each set of wheels is placed on the rollers and rotated as water sprays out from strategically-placed nozzles.

Editor at 16:53, 2 March 2018

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	A wheel washing system is a device that is installed on construction sites to enable the wheels of plant, trucks and other vehicles to be cleaned before leaving the site. It is used to control and eliminate mud, slurry and other pollutants being deposited on public roads. This forms part of an environmental risk assessment that should be carried out prior to work beginning on site.		A wheel washing system is a device that is installed on construction sites to enable the wheels of plant, trucks and other vehicles to be cleaned before leaving the site. It is used to control and eliminate mud, slurry and other pollutants being deposited on public roads. This forms part of an environmental risk assessment that should be carried out prior to work beginning on site.

−	The system should be located near to the site exit and instructions given to site operatives, delivery drivers and visitors, that they are to use it before leaving.	+	The system should be located near to the site exit and instructions given to site operatives, delivery drivers and visitors that they are to use it before leaving.

	There are two main types of wheel washing system:		There are two main types of wheel washing system: